Sean John's Influence On African American Fashion

The Black Arts movement refers to a period of “furious flowering” of African American creativity beginning in the mid-1960’s and continuing through much of the 1970’s (Perceptions of Black). Linked both chronologically and ideologically with the Black Power Movement, The BAM recognized the idea of two cultural Americas: one black and one white. The BAM pressed for the creation of a distinctive Black Aesthetic in which black artists created for black audiences. The movement saw artistic production as the key to revising Black American’s perceptions of themselves, thus the Black Aesthetic was believed to be an integral component of the economic, political, and cultural empowerment of the Black

Throughout time clothing has been an important part of individual’s lives often reflecting one’s culture and personality. People use clothing to express themselves and to help others see who they are. One particular group of people that uses dress as a way to express who they are and how they feel are black women. In the seventies black people were finally allowed to attend mostly white universities, although this was a huge step forward, black women did not feel like they fit in. Black women and men decided to turn to clothing and their appearance in order to find a sense of self in a world surrounded by whites. Tanisha Ford presented “Liberated Threads: Black Women, Style, and the Global Politics of Soul” explaining why dress matters to black

Black women were always known for their since of style and to this day are still looked upon as role models for fashion. Their styles range from the “button up” to the “flawless elegant”. Many of these styles are currently being worn today throughout the world by women of all different “colors”, shapes and sizes. “…It is important for us to understand how

Society seems to change and advance so rapidly throughout the years but there has always seemed to be a history, present, and future when it comes to the struggles of the African Americans. The hatred of a skin tone has caused people to act in violent and horrifying ways including police brutality, riots, mass incarcerations, and many more. There are three movements the renaissance, civil rights, and the black lives matter movements that we have focused on. Our artist come from different eras but have at least one similarity which is the attention on black art.

You might know him as one of his many monikers such as Puff Daddy, P. Diddy, or just Diddy but his real name is Sean Combs and he has been around and back in the music industry. Combs is an actor, entrepreneur, rapper, record producer, and a singer-songwriter. He has been a part of rap super groups, involved in coastal rivalries, gotten in trouble with the law, and received some honors and awards along the way. The hip hop industry would not be the same without this man and his many different involvements in it.

Run-DMC was a trio of rappers that fused hip hop and hard rock together and created a complex sound that appealed to the public. Run-DMC, created a whole new look for mainstream Hip Hop which greatly influenced the “New Skool” era. The “New Skool” era brought Hip Hop the publicity it needed to become the mainstream genre that has influenced the world. In the past, Hip Hop made a large impression on the Billboard R&B charts, but it failed to break into the mainstream, then came the big break through. In 1986, Run DMC turned an old Aerosmith tune into a 80s Hip Hop classic. Their collaboration with Aerosmith on the song “Walk this Way” was a hit that took Hip Hop all the way. The song was #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and ushered in the commercialization

“At the age of eight I started getting into fashion, brands such as Tommy Hilfiger, Nautica and Ralph Lauren.” Not only having his mind on rapping, but also on clothing lines and starting fashion trends. His fashion has peaked a interest in his fans and whoever else sees him with just not his french braids getting all the attention now. Rocky has set up clothing lines with numerous amounts of fashion brands that are here today.

Although “The Negro Movement” has been over since, but the effects are still known today. African American artist engaged culture to work for goals of civil rights and equality. While it has been made clear that African Americans Literature has a stand which Harlem Renaissance, May still feel that the Harlem Renaissance did not redefine African Americans expression. Nathan Irvin Huggins, an American historian, also an

African Americans are no stranger to discrimination. Children across American are taught about the horrific times of slavery. Following slavery, we learn about the discrimination African Americans face in the light of their bittersweet freedom. Due to this unstability, many amazing young African American artist emerged with breathtaking stories to reveal; the stories weren’t easy to expose because publishing companies and the alike were very

With street art on the rise, artists could define anything as art -- as long as it had a personal twist to it. Lastly, rappers had the ability to gain popularity worldwide aside from rap groups such as the Sugar Hill

As I look at his work I become inspired not only because of who he is and what he has meant to the progression and authentication of African American artist within the fine art world or his color palette, but rather his content. He paints these extremely lively scenes that

Fashion has been around ever since ancient times, since the time of the Romans, it survived the world wars and is yet today a business with rapid changes. Fashion started off as an art form, a way for the riches to show their social status with unique and innovative designs that only they could afford. It was a way to separate the social classes of the society. In this paper I will include the creator of haute couture, and how the following designers developed couture, as well as having leading names in today’s ready-to-wear industry. The list is long, but I chose to focus on the three most important designers of the modern fashion industry.

Celebrities are a perfect example of people who can comfortably spends thousands on fashion. It can be seen all over T.V. or social media: celebrities at events such as award shows in multi-thousand dollar outfits. Some people believe it is all for image, but some may disagree and say that they spend it because they have the money to. Money spent on expensive designer brands is very commonly depicted in music by famous rappers. Rapper Lil Uzi Vert says in his song: “Early 20 Rager”, “Four-hundred dollars for a brand-new Gucci beanie” (“Lil Uzi Vert 25”). This lyric signifies a form of materialism through an influential artist asserting that he spends large amounts of money on designer brands, in this case, Gucci. Another rap artist, Jeremih, featured in G Herbo’s: “This N’ That” says “I mix my Balmain with Goyard” (“G Herbo 22”). Yet

Although celebrity culture is typically associated with actors and actress, consumers may also rely on the trustfulness and credibility of politicians and first wives when deciding fashion trends. In the 1960s, fashion icon Jackie Kennedy took over the fashion industry (Joel 1). She appealed to many stay-at-home women because she was commonly known to have a “sophisticated simplicity” (Joel 1) approach to fashion. Her successor, First Lady Michelle Obama has instantly become a fashion icon herself as well. She is commonly seen wearing American designers therefore pushing “the American fashion industry into the international spotlight” (Givhan 1). People are often so draw to her style because it gives a glance into her personal life. As Givhan states, “Obama’s clothes have connected with the public in contemporary terms, in the language of Hollywood’s glamour, Seventh Avenue’s bold entrepreneurship and the democracy of the mass market” (Givhan 1). In March 2009, Michelle Obama appeared on the cover of US Vogue which showcased her “dress, style, and poise” (Gibson 40). Brett Schenck, president of Hart Schaffner Marx states, “It’s usually the frenzy behind the first lady” (Jones), but in the some instances, President Obama has also made an impact on the fashion industry. In the summer of 2009, designer Donatella Versace created a runway show that was designed and dedicated to him. The clothes she created where inspired by President Obama because it showcased “a relaxed man

1) Haute Couture – highest end, most exclusive, custom for wealthiest (Prada, Burberry, Hermes, Gucci, Polo Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein, and Louis